Did they ever find the Kruger millions?
The mystery of the missing “Kruger Millions” has inspired intrepid treasure hunters and braai-side theorists alike. In 2001, it emerged that a family of farm workers had discovered some of these Kruger pods near Ermelo in Mpumalanga as early as 1960. Beyond that, however, the gold has remained hidden.
How much are the Kruger millions worth?
According to legend, about two million pounds in buried gold and diamonds lie hidden in the Blyde River area in the province of Mpumalanga. The treasure is said to consist of hidden gold and coins worth more than US $500,000,000 in today’s terms.
Who found the Kruger millions?
Officials in Ermelo, in the eastern province of Mpumalanga, last week admitted for the first time that they were keeping secret the location of the “Kruger millions,” allegedly found by a Zulu family in the 1960s.
Where is Kruger buried?
Heroes Acre Cemetery, Pretoria, South Africa
Paul Kruger/Place of burial
After he died in Switzerland at the age of 78 in 1904, his body was returned to South Africa for a state funeral, and buried in the Heroes’ Acre in Pretoria.
What happened to the Krugerrands?
Most sanctions ended in 1991, after the South African government took steps toward ending its apartheid policy. Over 50 million ounces of gold Krugerrand coins have been sold since production started in 1967.
Why did Paul Kruger go to Switzerland?
He went to the Netherlands seeking international assistance for his war with Britain. Britain won the war in 1902, but gave the Boers substantial aid as part of the peace agreement. Paul Kruger died in exile in Switzerland in 1904, having never returned to the Transvaal.
What happened to the Kruger rands?
How much gold is in a Kruger pond?
Kruger’s Pond was crafted to the exact same specification as the most influential British coin of its age: the Sovereign. Both the Pond and the Sovereign share a 22-carat gold composition, as well as a diameter of 22 millimetres and a weight of 7.98 grams.
Who killed Paul Kruger?
Paul Kruger and his small family later returned to Rustenburg and Kruger’s wife and infant son died soon after. It is presumed the double death is likely to have been caused by Malaria. Paul Kruger then married Gezina du Plessis, who bore seven daughters and nine sons and died in 1901.
Who is Paul Kruger wife?
Gezina Susanna Fredrika Wilhelmina du Plessism. 1847–1901
Anna Maria Etresia du Plessism. 1842–1846
Paul Kruger/Wife
Why are Krugerrands illegal?
Economic sanctions against South Africa for its policy of apartheid made the Krugerrand an illegal import in many Western countries during the 1970s and 1980s. Over 50 million ounces of gold Krugerrand coins have been sold since production started in 1967.
Are all Krugerrands worth the same?
Unlike coins, Krugerrands do not have a fixed value like a dime or a nickel. Instead, Krugerrands functions the way gold does: it is worth whatever the value of gold is at the time of its trading, as dictated by the London Bullion Market Association. Each Krugerrand gold coin contains close to an ounce of gold.
Where was the Kruger Millions found in South Africa?
A portion of the Kruger millions may have been found in Ermelo, in the southern part of Mpumalanga, by local farm workers, The Citizen reported on Friday. The Ermelo Town Council went into an emergency meeting to discuss security measures to protect the farmer and workers at the centre of the drama, the newspaper said.
How much are Kruger Millions worth in pounds?
The Kruger coins are worth about 200 pounds each and 20 million pounds total. If you find the Kruger Millions this would be one of the largest treasure find in the history of the world. But if you found the Kruger Millions could you keep them? Unlightly a find of this magnitude wound most lightly go to the state.
Who is the councillor for Ermelo South Africa?
Athol Stark, an Ermelo councillor who heads up the Tourism Board in Ermelo said: “We looked into our local history following the discovery of Paul Kruger’s statue last month. This led us back to a Zulu family who contacted me in 1999 to assist them in selling Kruger pounds.
Why was Kruger forced to leave South Africa?
As the war dragged on and looked to be almost lost in 1900, the Boers were employing guerilla warfare and the British were using scorched earth tactics. Things were dire for the Boers. After the annexation of the South African Republic to the British Empire, Kruger was forced into exile in Europe to avoid capture.